Sanitation & Hygiene Coordinator at Shining Hope For Communities
Job Purpose:
To support the WASH BCC Officer in planning, implementation,
monitoring and evaluation of hygiene and sanitation activities, behavioural
change methodologies (e.g. PHAST, CHAST, PHASE, SBCC ) and hygiene promotion
campaigns within SHOFCO areas of operation, with priority to schools,
communities & health care facilities.
Key Responsibilities and Job Dimensions
Responsibilities
- Participating
in WASH BCC field activities to ensure the effectiveness in delivery of
hygiene promotion messages.
- Providing
support/carrying out WASH-NFI distributions – organizing distribution;
providing stock count; handing over items to beneficiaries; keeping record
of recipients.
- Coordinate
with water supply field staff to ensure that the various aspects of the
WASH Program are integrated, ensuring water safety, Environmental
sanitation around the WASH facilities and Behavior change communication at
the community level.
- Close
cooperation with Monitoring and Evaluation team – preparing baselines,
surveys, conducting spot-checks and follow-ups to ensure continuous and
proper functioning of WASH facilities.
- Ensuring
smooth operation of SHOFCO supported sanitation facilities both at the
community level and the partnered schools.
- Keeping
track of the partnered CBOs on solid waste management and ensure that all
components are integrated to ensure sustainability.
- Planning
for hygiene promotion and sanitation activities – organizing sessions,
conducting trainings, mass campaigns, sanitation promotion activities.
- Perform
any other responsibilities required for the successful implementation of
the WASH program.
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes /
Skills).
Academic Qualifications
- At
least a diploma in Public Health, Environmental Health, Community Health
or any other related field
Professional Qualifications
- At
least 2 years’ previous experience of implementing participatory hygiene
promotion and sanitation behaviour change methodologies (e.g. PHAST, CLTS,
CHAST, PHASE) particularly in institutional (schools & health
facilities) settings and at the community level.
Other required qualifications (unique/job specific)
- Past
experience working in urban informal settlements is an asset
- Ability
to demonstrate basic skills of community engagement and mobilization into
practice.
- Demonstrate
facilitation skills for hygiene & sanitation promotion tools
- Ability
to work independently with minimum supervision and in a highly results
oriented work culture
- Ability
to make sound, independent, decisions
- Ability
to work as part of a team as well as to work autonomously when required.
Functional Skills:
- Making
decisions
- Directing
people
- Managing
tasks
- Examining
information
Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
- Interacting
with people
- Showing
composure
- Team
working
- Establishing
rapport
- Upholding
standards
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send their applications
together with a detailed CV and Cover Letter to recruitment@shininghopeforcommunities.org The
Subject should clearly indicate the position being applied for. Applications
without this information will not be considered. Applications should reach us
no later than 11th May 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will
be contacted.
Business Manager at Shining Hope for Communities
Role Overview
The Business Manager is a senior leadership role responsible
for building and running the operational backbone of Sankoré.
This role has full ownership of all non-academic functions
including finance, operations, procurement, human resources, and compliance,
and is accountable for ensuring the school runs efficiently, reliably, at a
high standard, and is fully registered and in compliance with Ministry of
Education standards.
As a pre-launch institution, this role requires both
strategic thinking and hands-on execution. The Business Manager will ensure the
school is fully registered and meets all necessary requirements, design systems
from the ground up while also ensuring day-to-day operations are delivered
effectively. Must be technologically ambitious and excited about running a lean
team in tandem with latest software and back end management systems.
This is not a coordination role. It is a leadership role for
a school operator who can build, decide, and deliver. The Sankoré Business
Manager will provide both sound and generative financial leadership and
management in the context of a learning-focused organization e.g not only ‘do
the books balance?ʼ
(management) but also ‘are we using our resources in ways
that have the greatest learning impact?ʼ
(leadership).
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership
- Lead
all budgeting, forecasting, and short/medium/long-term financial planning.
- Establish
and maintain strong financial controls and reporting systems including
quarterly reports to the Board of Trustees.
- Prepare
for, attend and inform all Board and Board Committee meetings as the lead
representative of the Senior Leadership Team.
- Manage
cash flow, cost structures, and financial sustainability
- Provide
clear, timely financial insights to support leadership decisions
- Ensure
financial discipline across all functions
- Identify
and manage risks to the schoolʼs
financial sustainability.
Operations & School Infrastructure
- Ensure
the school is fully registered with the Ministry of Education and meets
all necessary requirements
- Oversee
all day-to-day school operations, including facilities, transport,
security, extra curricular vendors, and campus services – this includes
from establishment to ongoing maintenance
- Ensure
the school environment is safe, functional, and consistently high-quality
- Anticipate
and resolve operational issues proactively
- Support
infrastructure planning as the school grows
Procurement & Vendor Management
- Design
and implement procurement systems and policies in tandem with the existing
SHOFCO team
- Identify,
negotiate, and manage suppliers and service providers
- Ensure
strong cost control, transparency, and value for money
- Oversee
asset and inventory management
Human Resources (Non-Academic)
- Recruit,
manage, and develop administrative and support staff including performance
expectations
- Oversee
contracts, payroll, and HR compliance, in tandem with existing SHOFCO team
- Build
a culture of accountability and professionalism across support functions
Compliance, Risk & Governance
- Ensure
full compliance with Kenyan regulatory requirements and school standards
- Lead
health, safety, and risk management systems
- Manage
audits, insurance, and statutory obligations
- Maintain
strong governance and reporting practices
Systems Building & Institutional Development
- Design
and implement core systems across finance, HR, procurement, and
operations, in partnership with existing SHOFCO team
- Develop
policies, processes, and tools required for a high-functioning school
- Build
structures that will scale as the school grows
- Translate
leadership priorities into operational execution
Team Leadership
- Directly
manage a small but growing operations team (2–5 associates initially)
- Build
team capacity and structure as the school expands
- Ensure
strong performance, accountability, and clarity across all roles
Candidate Profile
Required Experience
- 5–10+
years in operations, finance, or general management roles
- Prior
experience in a top private or international school in Kenya is required
- Prior
experience in launching a new school is strongly preferred
- Demonstrated
experience building systems, processes, and teams—not just managing them
- Experience
operating in complex, multi-function environments (finance, HR,
operations, procurement)
- Strong
familiarity with Kenyan regulatory, vendor, and operational contexts
Core Capabilities
- Strong
financial management and analytical capability (non-negotiable)
- Ability
to build systems from the ground up and make them work in practice
- Decisive
operator who can prioritize and execute in a fast-moving environment
- Strong
procurement and commercial judgment
- Ability
to manage people and hold teams accountable
- High
attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture
Profile We Are Targeting
- We
are looking for someone who:
- Has
operated at a senior level within a high-performing school in Kenya
- Has
been involved in the launching of / early stages of a new school in Kenya
- Is
comfortable owning outcomes end-to-end, not just coordinating tasks
- Can
make decisions quickly and confidently with incomplete information
- Thrives
in a startup environment where structure is being built, not inherited
- Brings
both financial discipline and operational rigor
What Will Not Succeed in this Role
- Candidates
whose experience is primarily administrative or coordination-focused
- Individuals
who rely on established systems but have not built them
- Individuals
who have not navigated government registration processes
- Those
who require highly structured environments to operate effectively
- Slow
or overly cautious decision-makers
Personal Attributes
- High
ownership and accountability
- Exceptionally
organized and structured in thinking
- Calm,
decisive, and solutions-oriented under pressure
- High
integrity and professionalism
- Resourceful,
pragmatic, and results-driven
What Success Looks Like
- The
school opens and operates smoothly from day one
- Financial
systems are robust, transparent, and forward-looking
- Operational
issues are anticipated and resolved quickly
- Staff
are well-managed and accountable
- Systems
are in place to support growth without constant reinvention
How to Apply
To apply, please email your CV and cover letter including
responses to the below questions to recruitment@sankoreinternational.com The subject of
your email should be: Your name, Business Manager Application.Deadline for
application: Thursday 30th April 2026.
Programs Communication Officer at Shining Hope For Communities
Job Purpose:
The Program Communications Officer will drive external
communications for our flagship programs: Youth Voice & Empowerment (YVE)
and Integrated Investment in Vulnerable Children (IIVC). This role is critical
to positioning SHOFCO as the leading youth-mobilizing platform in Kenya and
demonstrating the scalability and impact of our community-driven work.
The ideal candidate is a self-starting doer who can
independently execute communications campaigns with high-level strategic
guidance from program and communications leadership. This person will translate
existing communications plans into tangible outputs: stories, campaigns, media
placements, and stakeholder engagement activities that build SHOFCO’s
credibility with government, donors, media, and the communities we serve.
Comprehensive communications frameworks and campaign
playbooks/strategy already exist. We need someone who can pick up the playbook
and run with it, delivering quality content at pace while adapting to emerging
opportunities as directed by the Programs Department.
Key Responsibilities / Duties/ Tasks
- Exceptional
writing and editing skills in English and Kiswahili
- Strong
storytelling ability, can translate program data and activities into
compelling narratives
- Ability
to work independently and manage multiple priorities without close
supervision
- Practical
understanding of social media platforms, WhatsApp engagement, and digital
communications
- Proficiency
with graphic and media design tools (Canva, Adobe, etc.) and ability to
work with templates
- Strong
judgment on visual quality, can differentiate good design from bad and
brief designers effectively
- Local
context expertise: Deep understanding of Kenya’s media landscape,
political environment, and community dynamics
- Marketing
mindset: Approaches communications with urgency and a drive to
position SHOFCO competitively
- Responsiveness:
Monitors news and can quickly identify and act on communications
opportunities
- Collaborative
spirit: Works well with program teams, adapting to their priorities
while maintaining communications standards
- Bias
for action: Executes efficiently rather than over-planning;
comfortable with iteration and feedback.
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or
related field
Other requirements (unique/job specific)
- Minimum
3–5 years of experience in communications, public relations, or marketing
- Proven
track record executing communications campaigns (not just strategy
development)
- Experience
working with media in Kenya—understanding of local outlets, journalists,
and news cycles
- Experience
in the NGO/development sector, government relations, or political
communications preferred
Functional Skills:
- Articulating
information
- Providing
insights
- Checking
things
- Managing
tasks
Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:
- Challenging
ideas
- Taking
action
- Team
working
- Inviting
feedback
Grants Assistant at Shining Hope For Communities
Rank: Program Assistant
- Department:
Grants
- Working
Hours: Monday – Friday | 8.00 AM – 5.00PM
- Reports
to: Grants Specialist
Job Purpose
The Grants Assistant is responsible for a variety of
administrative, logistical, and other tasks that support the daily functions of
the grants departments and community based programs and initiatives.
Key Responsibilities / Duties/ Tasks
Grant Management and Reporting:
- Assist
in tracking and timely submissions and compliance with reporting
requirements.
- Support
the preparation of grant reports, ensuring all required information is
included and submitted on time.
- In
coordination with Finance staff, take responsibility for monitoring and
ensuring compliance with donor rules and requirements.
- Maintain
accurate records of grant-related documentation and correspondence.
Capacity Building and Support:
- Help
organize training workshops and resources for CBO staff on grant writing
and fundraising strategies.
- Monthly
collection and review of CBO expenditure
- Provide
support in developing and implementing best practices for grant management
and compliance.
Administrative Support:
Provide general administrative support to the Grants
Management team, including managing calendars, preparing meeting agendas, and
taking minutes.
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in Finance, Accounting, or Development related field.
Professional Qualifications
Qualification in Project Management, Accounting, or
Equivalent (Added Advantage)
Other requirements (unique/job specific)
- At
least 1 year experience in a relevant field
- Demonstrated
interest developing career in a Grants/Finance/Project management
- Good
analytical and report writing skills
- Maintains
confidentiality and protects sensitive information in accordance with
organizational standards
- Strong
personal commitment to learning and improvement
Functional Skills:
- Articulating
information
- Providing
insights
- Checking
things
- Managing
tasks
Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:
- Challenging
ideas
- Taking
action
- Team
working
- Inviting
feedback
How to apply
Interested applicants should send their applications
together with a detailed CV to recruitment@shininghopeforcommunities.org. The
Subject should clearly indicate the position being applied for. Applications
without this information will not be considered. Applications should reach us
no later than 17th February 2026. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
Public Schools Coordinator (PSC) at Shining Hope For Communities
Job description:
The Public Schools Coordinator (PSC) will build and maintain
strong partnerships with a designated cluster of partner public schools. In
this role, you will provide coaching and administrative support to ensure
seamless implementation of programs aimed at improving teaching and learning
outcomes.
NB: Flexibility and adaptability are key as this
is a relatively new role (1 year). Responsibilities may evolve based on the
program’s needs.
Supervisions: This role has no supervision
delegation.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinating Partnerships
- Serve
as the primary point of contact for assigned partner schools, building and
- maintaining
strong relationships.
- Collaborate
with Education Officers at sub-county level to ensure alignment and
- support
for teaching and learning interventions.
- Coordinate
school-based program interventions to ensure successful execution.
Training, Coaching of teachers and Knowledge Management
- Support
the design and facilitation of professional development workshops.
- Support
the facilitation of coaching to teachers to enhance their capacity and
support professional growth.
- Facilitate
the establishment of Professional Learning Communities at the school
level.
- Support
nudges planning and execution across the county or designated county(ies)
- Leverage
digital tools for data collection, training and coaching.
- Support
the administration of computer and ICT equipment installations in
schools – assist with scheduling of lab installations with schools,
facilitate the development of ICT usage and maintenance policies, and
track ICT Teacher training in schools.
- Maintain
a central repository and documentation of all training materials to
support continuous teacher professional development and knowledge sharing
Parental Engagement and Learner clubs
- Coordinate
parental engagement meetings and workshops to support partner schools in
strengthening parent–school collaboration and learner outcomes.
- Collaborate
with partner schools, SUN and other stakeholders in implementing parental
engagement initiatives within their schools and communities.
- Coordinate
with the WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Libraries, and Gender
departments to establish integrated support systems that enhance the
school environment and learner well-being.
Assessment, Monitoring and Reporting
- Participate
in scheduled assessments of schools, teachers and learners to
identify needs and inform targeted interventions.
- Collect
and document data to support teaching, learning and evidence-based
decision-making.
- Track
and monitor program activities, ensuring they remain aligned with set
timelines, deliverables, and goals.
- Collaborate
with the MEL team to ensure timely reporting, analysis and
dissemination of program outcomes at the school level.
Administrative Support
- Organize
logistics for professional development sessions, events including follow
up calls and reminders to partner schools on trainings and coaching
- Follow
up on purchase of training materials and other merchandize and monitor the
timely delivery of resources
- Maintain
accurate schedules and records of teachers in training, coaching sessions
or other planned interventions.
- Support
on-ground preparations for continuous professional Development sessions
and other interventions.
Knowledge Management
- Maintain
a central repository of all training materials, tools and resources for
teacher professional development.
- Document
and archive learnings, case studies and best practices from school level
implementation to inform future interventions.
- Maintain
a repository of videos, impact stories, and photos of the program so that
evidence of success is preserved, easily shared with stakeholders, and
used to showcase impact in reports, fundraising and advocacy.
Qualification (Education, Experience and Skills)
Required:
- Bachelor’s
degree in education or a related field.
- At
least 2 years of successful teaching experience.
- Proven
experience facilitating professional development workshops.
- Strong
communication and organizational skills.
Preferred:
- Experience
coaching teachers or leading professional learning initiatives will be an
added advantage
- Training
and Facilitation
- Familiarity
with adult learning principles.
- Proficiency
in using digital tools for training and data collection
How to Apply:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in
our organization, all interested applicants should send their applications
together with a detailed Cover letter and CV to recruitment@shininghopeforcommunities.org with
a clear subject line Public Schools Coordinator-Nairobi. Female candidates are
highly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications should reach us no later than 24th September, 2025.
Safeguarding Officer at Shining Hope for Communities
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Responsible
for the management and implementation of the Safeguarding procedures in
close collaboration with safeguarding manager, people and Culture
department.
- Support
the collection of reports from the field, collating, drafting, editing and
submitting to the Safeguarding Manager for review and final submission to
Chief people and culture officer, and to donors as necessary
- Ensure
proper documentation and responding to safeguarding concerns, procedures,
referral agencies and other service providers, and giving prompt reports
from the field.
- Cooperate
with the safeguarding manager, People and culture department &
Compliance Team in the selection, set-up and roll-out of a whistleblowing
mechanism, allowing the reporting of incidents anonymously.
- Provide
technical support and guidance to the database and information management
teams, ensuring that data is collected and stored properly, and is used
effectively in reporting and as a program management, monitoring and
evaluation tool. Track progress against activities and outputs as
committed
- Provide
support to new cycles of staff training, including logistical coordination
in other SHOFCO regions/ locations
- Support
the implementation of training sessions for partners and government
counterparts
- Develop
and maintain a log of scheduled trainings and for both internal and
external events
- Support
the development and implementation of internal protection mainstreaming
training and other efforts
Communications and advocacy:
- Assist
field teams in the identification and compilation of key protection
information and issues for preparing protection briefs and advocacy
documents as needed
- Communicate
the Safeguarding Policy, procedures and prevention measures through
internal information channels to staff and participants
- Develop
sensitization and training measures for the different needs of the
stakeholders within the organization and act as a technical person for the
program sites
- Analyze
daily, weekly and monthly reports for identification of key achievements,
challenges and advocacy issues
- Draft
briefs and other advocacy documents on safeguarding
- Support
in on going capacity building of staff and induction of newly on boarded
staffs
- Any
other duty as assigned by the safeguarding Manager
Coordination and representation:
- Assist
in coordination with other NGOs, Partners, Government, as requested by the
Safeguarding Manager
- Represent
SHOFCO in Safeguarding/ protection program in coordination forums, as
requested by the Safeguarding Manager
Requirements for the role/ Qualifications;
- Have a
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in the following areas of expertise; Gender,
Protection, Community development, Social work
- Having
worked in Child protection/ safeguarding units or department for not less
than 4 years in the capacity of an officer.
- Ability
to conduct independent investigations
- Experience
using dash boards for reporting and data collection
- Extensive
experience in safeguarding or protection roles
- In-depth
knowledge of current child protection policies, practices, and
legislation, including the Children Act, 2022 (Kenya), the provisions of
the Constitution of Kenya and other laws pertaining to children’s rights
and sexual harassment, as well as international protocols such as the
Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Universal Declaration of
Human Rights
- Confidence
and assertiveness to challenge more experienced and senior colleagues when
necessary
- Excellent
communication and listening skills in English, with a proven ability to
write and edit reports, briefing documents, and monitoring reports
- Strong
interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate tactfully and
sensitively with a wide range of people in a large organization
- Experience
in designing and delivering training or workshops to diverse stakeholders
The ability to manage stress and remain flexible in challenging working
conditions
- A
proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to implement
continuous improvement initiatives
- Demonstrated
ability to protect rights of the children and vulnerable adults
- Excellent
organizational and coordination skills and the ability to meet regular
deadlines.
- Excellent
self-awareness and understanding of the need for self-care, personal
strength and resources to face possible hostilities related to its tasks.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should email their applications
together with a detailed Cover letter and CV to recruitment@shininghopeforcommunities.org indicatingSafeguarding
Officer as the Subject line.
Applications without this information will not be
considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications should
reach us not later than 19th September 2025.
Scholarship Coordinator
Job Overview:
SHOFCO is looking for a community-oriented, grass-roots
based personnel to ensure that Kenya’s most vulnerable girls get the wraparound
support they need to enrol, attend school and thrive. The role of the
Scholarship Coordinator will be to run and manage SHOFCO’s scholarship program
and support to drive re-enrolment through ‘nudges’ in one of 10 target
counties, serving as “boots on the ground” support to SHOFCO scholarship
recipients. The Scholarship Coordinator will serve as the bridge between SHOFCO,
schools, scholars and families to create strong and authentic relationships to
ensure SHOFCO scholarship recipients are identified and comprehensively
supported. The role will be embedded within SHOFCO’s SHOFCO Urban Network (SUN)
approach to community organising, and ensure scholar identification and support
remains strongly grass-roots based.
Scholarship Officer
Job Overview:
SHOFCO is looking for an experienced grassroots-based
approach practitioner to manage scholarship processes across counties, to
support vulnerable girls to thrive within and beyond school. The role will be
embedded within SHOFCO’s SHOFCO Urban Network (SUN) approach to community
organising, and ensure scholar identification and support remains strongly
grass-roots based.
The ideal candidate should have education, program design,
and facilitation experience in Kenya, including successfully working with urban
and rural low-income communities, and is personally aligned with SHOFCO’s value
of staying “grassroots” and always listening to and empowering the community.